Crops Articles
Planting Conditions Made a Difference
Published June 20, 2021
Some crops look better than they should in the Red River Valley, while others do not. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson says planting conditions made a difference. "Residue, soil temperatures and planting depth all played a big part in…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 18, 2021
Like the rest of the state, conditions continue to be dry at Leeds, North Dakota. Farmer Eric Jorgenson has received about 1.5 inches of rain since the start of planting. Even though this is a small amount, Jorgenson describes it…Drought Conditions Increase Slightly in MN and SD
Published June 17, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across much of the Northern Plains. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, in Minnesota, severe drought is expanding slightly, now including Polk and Norman counties. For South Dakota, moderate to extreme drought categories are…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 17, 2021
There are some Ultra Blazer demonstration trails available. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro…Lawmakers Seek Early Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres
Published June 16, 2021
The congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota are asking USDA to allow emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground before August 1. In separate statements, both delegations said this action would provide much-needed forage and reduce the need…Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns
Published June 15, 2021
The far eastern portion of North Dakota may not be in extreme drought, but conditions are severe for Lamoure County, North Dakota farmer Kasey Bitz. "Livestock producers are counting hay supplies and silage piles, wondering when they'll get back to…CRP Signup Deadline Established
Published June 15, 2021
USDA has set a July 23rd deadline for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program general signup. In addition, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands program from July 12-to-August 20. USDA is including a Climate-Smart Practice…WestBred Wheat Report
Published June 14, 2021
Rains were seen a large share of the region this past week. What does this mean for the small grain crop? WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more in the WestBred Wheat Report.The Gate is Closing on the Spring Wheat Crop
Published June 14, 2021
The rain that fell in the Crookston, Minnesota area late last week won’t help the small grains much. "The wheat's been pushed so far so fast. It may help fill out some of the heads that are already set," said…